Canon T8i vs Sony A57

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon T8i vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was revealed 7 years later than the A57 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T8i scores vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon T8i has outer dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T8i versus the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A57.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon T8i to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern T8i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.